Calculate the Energy Released in the Following Fusion Reaction Where

question 5

Multiple Choice

Calculate the energy released in the following fusion reaction where reactants are ⁶Li and a neutron;products are ⁴He and ³H.(atomic masses: ⁶Li,6.015 12;neutron,1.008 67;⁴He,4.002 60;³H,3.016 031;also 1 u = 931.5 MeV/c²)

• A)2.95 MeV
• B)4.81 MeV
• C)8.63 MeV
• D)17.2 MeV

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